September 10, 2012 - September 14,  2012
Weekly Agenda for 9th Grade Honors English

Monday, September 10th:
Go over the outline for the compare and contrast essay for "The Necklace" and "The Gift of the Magi".
Go over the essay format for the compare and contrast essay.

Tuesday, September 11th:
The compare and contrast essay for "The Necklace" and "The Gift of the Magi" is due today.

Vocabulary and Syntax Handout for "The Gift of the Magi"will be passed out today and gone over in class.  This will be due on Thursday, September 13th.

Begin reading "Marigolds"
Reading notes

Wednesday, September 12th:
Continue reading "Marigolds"
Reading notes

Thursday, September 13th:
The Vocabulary and Syntax Handouts for "The Gift of the Magi" are due today.

Finish reading "Marigolds". Class notes.
The Vocabulary and Syntax Handout for "Marigolds" will be passed out day.  This will be due on Tuesday, September 18th.

Friday, September 14th:
Read the poem "Pardon My Guilt"
Prepare for compare and contrast essay on "Marigolds" and Pardon My Guilt".

Break into groups of four, choose five words from Vocabulary Unit 1 and prepare a short sketch and/or
song/rap/dance illustrating how to use the words and the meaning of the words.

Pass out the HOLT HANDBOOK. Assignment will be announced.  This will be due on Thursday, September 20th.